Introducing a Friend To Climbing
Want to take a pal climbing, but not sure you have enough expertise? Want to share your passion for climbing, just not sure where to start? Have a look at these 9 tips for some ideas to get you started!...
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Author: Roxanna Barry
Climbing Trip Kit List
Have you ever turned up to a crag only to find out you've forgotten that key bit of gear? With our handy sport and trad climbing kit lists you won't need to worry about that again!...
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Winter Sport Climbing Destinations
If you like climbing outdoors but are not a fan of snow and ice, we've got just what you need. Take inspiration from our list of appetising alternatives in milder climes for this winter's climbing....
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Imposter Syndrome
Do you ever feel like you don't belong? Well, you do! Roxy talks about her experience of Imposter Syndrome. ...
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Pride in Our Climbing Community
Last year Climbing Magazine published a feature article on Jamie Logan, one of the great pioneers in North American free climbing and all around badass. After blazing a path of first ascents and first free ascents across North America, Jamie Logan transitioned to female in...
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The Trad Journey – Part 3/3
By now, you’re hopefully feeling some psych for getting out and trying your hand at trad climbing. At first you may spend a long time seconding (following) your climbing partner/s up a variety of trad routes to get into the trad vibe and get used...
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The Trad Journey – Part 2/3
The next stop on your trad journey, is, of course, the kit. All of that lovely shiny expensive climbing gear that clinks so nicely at the local crag. The trad climbers metal skirt. But what is it all? What are those dangly, noisy items trad...
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Getting back into climbing
Whether it’s running out of time, life getting in the way, or recovering from injuries, sometimes you have to take a break from climbing. This seems to be something I do pretty often, every year. Getting back on the wall can then feel like a...
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The Trad Journey – Part 1/3
The road to trad climbing is littered with lingo, gear, and a very specific set of skills. But don’t let that put you off! If you want to get into trad climbing but aren’t sure where to start - look no further! What even is trad...
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Indoor Climbing in Glasgow
Whether you’re escaping the rain on weekends or getting in some training around the daily grind, there are two high quality indoor rock climbing venues in Glasgow. If you're lacking in belay buddies, check out this Glasgow Climbers Facebook page to find climbing partners in Glasgow! A fantastic...
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Chat with Petra Klingler at the Women’s Climbing Symposium 2018
Petra Klingler, the Bouldering 2016 World-champion from Switzerland, led the competition bouldering workshop at WCS2018. We were excited to get a chance to chat to her at the end of the day and reflect on the day’s events, the food (particularly the cake table), and...
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Chat with Naomi Buys // Women’s Climbing Symposium 2018
Naomi buys, the woman who climbed three E7s in one week, is an inspirational climber who simply loves the sport. Naomi climbs as much as possible and her local climbing spots are Lancashire, Yorkshire, Grit and Limestone. I had the wonderful opportunity to speak to...
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My WCS Climbing Journey
How did I get on at the Women's Climbing Symposium? I talk about my WCS experience and what I got out of it. Read on to find out about my journey. I’ve been climbing indoors and out, for around 5 years, but overhangs and climbs requiring any...
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Women’s Climbing Symposium 2018: A Report
The Women’s Climbing Symposium is a UK based event with speakers from across the world talking about their climbing experiences and renowned coaches helping to develop individual climbing skills, aiming to ‘Connect, Develop and Inspire’ women in the climbing community. The event is organised by...
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